European leaders intend to impose sanctions against Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to participate in a trilateral meeting with the Ukrainian and American presidents.

If Putin delays, evades, or refuses negotiations, it will serve as another incentive for imposing sanctions.

Following the US president’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, Donald Trump announced a meeting of Russian and Ukrainian leaders, which is to take place by the end of the month. According to some reports, Hungary is being considered as the main venue for the talks.

  • Plans to introduce new restrictions by the so-called “coalition of the willing” (about 30 countries supporting Ukraine) have been confirmed by the British government. Furthermore, the UK Prime Minister stated that working groups of the “coalition” are preparing to meet with American partners to further strengthen plans for providing reliable security guarantees and sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a cessation of hostilities.
  • The European Union intends to adopt the 19th package of sanctions against Russia in September. The last such package was adopted with difficulty in July: its key element was a new “floating ceiling” on the price of Russian oil.

White House

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, located in Washington, D.C. It was designed by James Hoban and its construction was completed in 1800, with President John Adams being the first to reside there. The building has been the home of every U.S. president since and is a powerful symbol of the American government and its history.

Hungary

Hungary is a landlocked Central European nation with a rich history dating back to the Magyar conquest of the Carpathian Basin in the late 9th century. Its capital, Budapest, is famed for architectural treasures like the Parliament Building and the Buda Castle, which reflect its history from the Ottoman occupation to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The country is also globally renowned for its unique cultural contributions, including its folk traditions, thermal spas, and distinctive cuisine.